painstaking
/ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ/
pains · tak · ing
ˈpeɪnz · teɪ · kɪŋ
English Definition
adj. very careful, meticulous
Significado en Español
minucioso, cuidadoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tỉ mỉ, cẩn thận
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Example Sentence
The artist was painstaking in detail.
画家非常注重细节。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pain(painful)+stak(gathering)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “painstaking” as used in the sentence: “The painstaking process of restoring the painting took months.”
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A
careful
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B
hasty
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C
indifferent
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D
irrelevant
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A — careful.
“painstaking” means adj. very careful, meticulous
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The antique clock was repaired with slow, ______ effort.
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A
careless
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B
hasty
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C
painstaking
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D
sloppy
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C — painstaking.
“painstaking” means adj. very careful, meticulous
Common questions about “painstaking”
What does “painstaking” mean?
painstaking — adj. very careful, meticulous. In Chinese: 辛苦的，细心的.
How do you pronounce “painstaking”?
painstaking is pronounced /ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pains · tak · ing.
How do you use “painstaking” in a sentence?
The artist was painstaking in detail. (画家非常注重细节。)
What are synonyms for “painstaking”?
thorough, careful — all close in meaning to painstaking (adj. very careful, meticulous).
Is “painstaking” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. painstaking appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “painstaking”?
pain(painful)+stak(gathering)
